Name: Chocolate Christmas trifle recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1x packet strawberry jelly crystals; 1x punnet strawberries, sliced; 600ml custard; 1x store bought chocolate mud cake (icing removed); 300ml thickened cream; 3x Flake chocolate bars; 1x punnet fresh cherries

by Kelsie Heemskerk Last updated on 01/06/2021

A twist on the classic chocolate trifle, using only 7-ingredients, this trifle will be the ultimate crowd pleaser! Simple, tasty, fuss-free, it'll be your go-to dessert recipe for the festive season. - Kelsie Heemskerk

Ingredients

1x packet strawberry jelly crystals
1x punnet strawberries, sliced
600ml custard
1x store bought chocolate mud cake (icing removed)
300ml thickened cream
3x Flake chocolate bars
1x punnet fresh cherries

Method

Step 1

Make jelly per packet instructions and pour into the base of a trifle dish.
Step 2

Add strawberries into the jelly and place in the fridge until jelly has set.
Step 3

Remove from the fridge once set and add the custard on top.
Step 4

Pull apart the mud cake (removing icing prior) and crumble over the custard.
Step 5

Place cream into a bowl and using electric beaters, whip the cream till soft peaks form.
Step 6

Spoon the cream on top of the mud cake.
Step 7

Crush up the flakes over the cream then simply top with fresh cherries!